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N56 WOM

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,315 mi
Last recorded47,315 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 WOM
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 47,315 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 46,203 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 45,512 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 43,843 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 43,826 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 42,992 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 41,840 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 41,006 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,988 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 38,196 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,195 miles

bottom ball joint rubber boot perished

Fail 17 Aug 2015 38,195 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

bottom ball joint rubber boot perished

Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,167 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,799 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 36,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,960 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,917 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 27,917 miles

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)

How Reliable is the BMW R850?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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N56 WOM is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 37,347 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N56 WOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N56 WOM registered?

N56 WOM is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N56 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N56 WOM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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